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Heathrow to Shoreditch

By jb · Heathrow Airport Guide · Updated 2 November 2026

The journey from Heathrow Airport to Shoreditch can be made by taxi, ride-hailing service, or public transport. A metered black cab from Heathrow to central London typically costs £75 to £130, while a pre-booked minicab is usually cheaper at £45 to £75. The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to central London, but its exact duration to Shoreditch could not be confirmed.

You can take the Tube from Heathrow to central London, and then take another Tube line to Shoreditch. The Piccadilly line from Heathrow to central London takes 50 minutes and costs £5.60 with contactless.

To get to Shoreditch by Tube, you can follow these steps:

For more information on public transport options, visit the public transport page.

A taxi ride from Heathrow to Shoreditch will take 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic, and will cost £75 to £130. You can find the official taxi ranks just outside each terminal's arrivals hall.

Uber picks up from the short-stay car park in each terminal, and the journey takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. The cost will be £45 to £75.

The Heathrow Express runs from Heathrow to Paddington in 15 minutes from terminals 2 and 3, or 21 minutes from terminal 5, as checked on 01 February 2023. However, the exact duration from Paddington to Shoreditch could not be verified.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to central London?

The Piccadilly line Tube, from £5.60 with contactless, taking 50 minutes.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to central London?

The Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes, or 21 minutes from T5.

How much is a taxi from Heathrow to central London?

£75 to £130 in a metered black cab, or £45 to £75 for a pre-booked minicab.

Where does Uber pick up at Heathrow?

In each terminal's short-stay 'Terminal Parking' car park.

Is Uber allowed at Heathrow?

Yes, but only from the designated car-park pickup points, not the kerb.

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